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Ukraine seeks a high-level meeting with Russia in Turkey. President Zelenskyy proposes Istanbul as a neutral venue for direct talks, supported by President Erdoğan. Explore the latest diplomatic efforts, prisoner exchanges, and international roles.

Discover the harrowing journey of Zelimkhan Murtazov, a Chechen deserter who escaped the "Akhmat" unit. From four months in a Kazakh airport transit zone to finding uncertain refuge in Armenia, explore the risks faced by those fleeing the war.

Read about the 4-year prison sentence of Russian IT specialist Alexander Vaysero in Baku for money laundering. Explore how this legal case reflects the complex diplomatic tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia involving digital finance and politics.

Maksim Polovnikov was stripped of his Russian citizenship and deported to Baku for opposing the war in Ukraine. Read the gripping story of his trial, the "disgrace" of new laws, and his journey toward freedom and a fresh start in Azerbaijan.

Back on December 25, 2024, a passenger plane flying from Baku to Grozny dropped off the radar before crashing near Aktau in Kazakhstan. Thirty-eight people died that day, while twenty-nine somehow survived. What followed was a prolonged period of severe diplomatic tension between Baku and Moscow. For well over a year, the remains of that flight stood as a quiet reminder of the complicated relationships and hidden realities across the South Caucasus region.

The delicate geopolitical balance in the Caucasus is facing a new wave of tension as Russia ramps up its rhetoric against Georgia’s aspirations to join the European Union. During a recent briefing, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova delivered a pointed warning: should Tbilisi pursue EU membership, Moscow is prepared to designate Georgia as an "unfriendly state" and trigger a series of "appropriate economic measures" in retaliation.

After some maritime tension, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the release of two Russian crew members from the Marinera oil tanker. This answers requests from the Russian government, showing some diplomatic agreement during a tough situation. Release Details and Reactions Russian Foreign Ministry's Maria Zakharova confirmed the release and thanked the U.S. administration. The tanker was stopped by the U.S. in the North Atlantic, but letting the two Russians go—one a crew m

Latest on Yekaterinburg's Azerbaijani community leaders: Court extends detention until 2026. Follow the legal developments, FSB operation details, and diplomatic responses from Baku. Stay updated on international human rights monitoring.

Read the full report on the downing of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243. Detailed insights into the 2024 incident near Aktau, the international investigation findings, Russia's admission of fault, and the ongoing quest for justice and compensation.

Explore the controversy surrounding the normalization of child marriage in Russia. We analyze the human rights crisis, legal loopholes in the North Caucasus, and the impact of Kremlin policy on young girls' safety, education, and health.

Discover the "Silent Crisis" where Chechens abroad are forced into silence by Kadyrov's group punishment system, endangering their families. This repression conceals the true human rights situation, allowing Russian propaganda to dominate and leading to dangerous deportations of asylum seekers.

Russia's Supreme Court upheld a 14-year sentence for 20-year-old Nikita Zhuravel (treason & Quran burning). The case is controversial due to reports he was assaulted in custody by Ramzan Kadyrov's son, Adam, who received state honors. Human rights groups doubt the forced conviction.

Azerbaijani diaspora leaders arrested in Russia amid diplomatic tension following the 2024 AZAL plane incident. Follow the timeline of reciprocal detentions, including Sputnik staff, and the high-level Aliyev-Putin reconciliation effort.

Pop singer Avraam Russo wins 600,000 rubles ($7,500) from a Moscow court for his 2004 kidnapping, a civil compensation for emotional distress after the criminal case expired. Learn about this unusual ruling and related ECHR judgments against Russia concerning missing Chechen individuals.

Abkhazia's President Badra Gunba rejected Russia's extradition request for three opposition members accused of armed robbery, insisting they be tried under Abkhazian law. This refusal is a critical defense of national sovereignty, highlighting tensions over perceived Russian political interference in local affairs before elections.

Russia nationalizes the core assets of Tuapse Sea Commercial Port (TSCP), seizing them from Azerbaijani businessman Shahlar Novruzov following his arrest on fraud charges. Prosecutors cited national security concerns over illegal deals dating back to 1994 to justify the shift to state ownership.

Chechnya's strict new dress codes (Gazyri ban, headscarves) spark debate: Is it cultural preservation, or a tool for political control and business advantage for the Kadyrov family's Firdaws fashion house? Critics argue rules often contradict Chechen customs (Adats).

Moscow launches the new 24/7 channel 'Nomad TV' in Kyrgyzstan just before elections. Led by an ex-RT producer, the channel offers double salaries to poach local journalists. This move, seen as Russian state propaganda, aims to boost waning influence in Central Asia and undermines the local independent media scene.

Updates on the Russia-Ukraine War: Explore the controversial 28-point peace plan reportedly backed by the Trump administration, Ukraine's first use of long-range ATACMS against a military target inside Russia, and the EU's three options for financing Kyiv's €71.7B aid needs, including using €176B in frozen Russian assets.

Discover how Azerbaijan's full membership in the Central Asian '6' bloc is reshaping Eurasia. Learn about the strategic shift, the impact on the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian Route), and the push for greater regional independence and geo-economic cohesion.